Automated Software Test engineer

FULL-TIME | IN-PERSON | HUNTSVILLE, AL
Principal Software Engineer – Test Automation

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer (5–10 years’ experience) to support test automation development within a high-performing software engineering team. This role focuses on developing automated testing solutions and requires recent experience with Python and GUI-driven testing tools.

Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline5–10 years of experience, or 3+ years with an MS/PhD
- Full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience
- Recent hands-on development with Python
- Recent experience in test automation software development
- Exposure to GUI test automation tools such as Eggplant
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity
- Proven collaboration across product teams to deliver program-level solutions
- Must have an active DoD Secret or higher security clearance
- Must be able to work on-site, in office

Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Software Development or Computer Science with 4–6 years of experience, or MS in STEM with 3+ years of experience
- Strong Python development background
- Deep experience with the Eggplant test automation tool
- Demonstrated leadership in Agile/Scrum environments
- Effective communication and collaboration with engineers and management at all levels
- Security+ certification
- Trusted User certification

Work Location: Onsite in Huntsville, AL
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret